Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
New design CBR150R The Streetfire designed by Astra Honda Motor (AHM) is relevant to the shift in consumer tastes for motorcycles ranging from Rp. 30 million, which now have a lot of demands. This motorbike can still be a mainstay for daily or occasional driving touring if you’re bored with routine, but now you feel confident because riding more comfortable and can be a cool display when mingling in the parking lot.
Seeing the CB150R Streetfire for the first time is like meeting an old friend who’s been drinking coffee at the cafe he said he has a new hobby go to the gym at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. He was still the same person, but his new stature plus the muscles in his body made him giddy.
AHM said the CB150R’s design was changed to look like a big bike or motorcycle. Various appearances have changed although there are also parts such as the design of the headlight housing, chassis, and engine which are the same as before.
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Honda CB150R Streetfire 2021. (CNN Indonesia/Febri Ardani)- – |
If the photos used to be the same as now, the CB150R now looks bigger and stronger and does have a big, big aura. The part that most supports this is in the area of the fuel tank that looks fatter and more ‘feels’ clamped by the thigh.
The tank is the same size as the old model, 12 liters, but now closed cover plastic whose design is made in one piece starting from the front to the middle of the body. Cover this connects to shroud underneath and a plastic body at the back that makes it look neat as a unit.
One of the unique sensations when this motorbike is when you look down while driving. Biker You’ll notice the thighs of both legs are roughly one-third blocked due to the wide tank design at the top.
Shroud is also an important element that makes the aura of MOGE burst out. This part, including the details, can deceive the perception that this motorbike is big even though it is only 150 cc.
The CB150R uses a 149.16 cc, DOHC, 4 valve, liquid cooling, EURO 3 engine, with a 6-speed manual transmission. AHM claims a maximum speed of 125 kilometers per hour and fuel efficiency with the ECE R40 test method, which is 40.5 kilometers per liter.
Shroud on the right and left are designed to adjust the radiator that has changed shape to become elongated. The shape is also tricked so that the movement of the front suspension does not get stuck when the handlebars turn a maximum to the right or left.
 Honda CB150R Streetfire 2021. (CNN Indonesia/Febri Ardani)-– |
Then undercrowl The plastic on the bottom, which is only available in the Special Edition variant, helps make the neck area of the exhaust pipe look full. Honda also feels the intention to redesign the CB150R because it is smart to cover the visual hollow part in the engine area. For example below shroud there is a plastic that says ‘PGM-FI’ which covers the hollow area at the intake, then there is also an aluminum hanger that makes the exhaust header area not lonely.
Another key to the moge-style design on this bike is the large upside-down front suspension, which stands out in gold and then contrasts even more because the lid, which reads ‘Showa’, is bright blue.
 Honda CB150R Streetfire 2021. (CNN Indonesia/Febri Ardani)-– |
The upside down has recently become a generic design in contemporary small cc motorcycles. This component supports the aesthetics according to today’s tastes even though it actually has drawbacks compared to telescopic suspension.
The last design that makes it look big is the use of handlebars tapered handlebar the width and height of the reason fitted with raiser (higher) planted in triple clamp like the design of the Honda CB300R or CB250R. Raiser This can be swayed and has a rubber damper whose function is to dampen vibrations, but there is an effect when driving.
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The wide and high handlebars make the hands ‘straddle’ while driving, meaning that the elbow angles widen, even almost straight. The position of the hand like this gives the impression of dominating when driving, much like a motorcycle.
The wide handlebars make low-speed maneuvering easy and light, but I feel it takes time to get used to it so it doesn’t get stuck or bump into the car as it passes on a congested road.
High handlebar condition due to raiser plus the push of the hand when grasping makes the back like ‘forced’ upright. This is positive for biker like me, who tend to bend unconsciously while driving.
 Honda CB150R Streetfire 2021. (CNN Indonesia/Febri Ardani)-– |
It needs to be understood raiser Handlebars that are integrated with vibration dampening rubber can move or rock back and forth. The function of the rubber seems to really help absorb the shock from the upside down suspension, which is character reboundit already tends to be slow or soft, for example when passing through a damaged road or braking strongly.
However, I think the swaying handlebars can also be worrying, because it creates an inaccurate feeling even if you hold the handlebars firmly.
The worry grew when turning at a rather high speed and then suddenly found a road with a long damaged surface, it felt like a shock like the whole motorcycle was swaying even though it was only the handlebars.
But worrying like that is only the beginning when I get to know this motorbike. After being used for days, including crossing Jakarta-Bogor, such a shaky sensation becomes faint.
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